The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a rudimentary geography of book of mormon lands. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. The one and only river mentioned in the entire book of mormon is called the sidon. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america. Geography lessons needed for book of mormon life after. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Book of mormon geography, information about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church, questions and answers, doctrine, genealogy, gospel, scriptures. Home book of mormon science, ancient history, and the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon. Reid moon, proprietor of moons rare books, recently sat down with book of mormon central to discuss pieces in his collection which shed. Regarding point 1, i have read all of sorensons works and most of what farms and the maxwell institute have. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. He taught that the book of mormon happened in north america, mesoamerica, western us, and south america.
Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. For the evidence which supports the claims made in this video, as. Archaeological evidence, dna evidence, scientific theories, and scriptures from the book of mormon are. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. The book of mormon musical by parker and stone 2011.
Book of mormon map and geography high def by ryan ingram. The book of mormon is an account of the former inhabitants of this continent that contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. May showing examples of book of mormon armor and battle mound. Book of mormongeographynew worldgreat lakes geography. Book of mormon geography march 6, 2018 enter your password to view comments. The contents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon north american geography joseph smith foundation.
This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. All lds students of book of mormon geography who have worked systematically with the problem in recent decades have come to agree on this sorenson 1985, 2930. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon.
To morrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way o. Additionally, its original cast album won a grammy award in 2012. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. This presentation examines the question of the location of the nephite lands in the americas. A study of these words alone can paint a very clear picture of what the ancient book of mormon terrain looked like. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. And we would do well to gain a testimony of these things. Downloads book of mormon evidence the book of mormon geography. The mesoamerican core and north american periphery of book of mormon geography interpreter. March 19 geography lessons needed for book of mormon. Searching for book of mormon ruinswhat should we expect to find. Ancient lightskinned native americans destroyed in war book of mormon evidence pt.
Like the church, book of mormon central bmc is officially geography neutral. Nelson on the importance the books primary purposeto testify of jesus christ and his gospel. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Did joseph smith understand where the book of mormon events took place. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Jared, his brother and their friendsa geographical analysis of the book of ether. Geography lessons needed for book of mormon life after ministry. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. Truth about joseph smiths beliefs on geography of the book. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202.
In 2017 he voiced the character of a villaina former. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. Certain groups who entertain a north american setting for the book of mormon claim that joseph knew where book of mormon events took place. The broadway production, which parker codirected, received numerous tony awards, including best musical. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Book of mormon geography a powerful backdrop to books message tyler griffin bmc 2018.
Even though the mormon church formally denies endorsing any geographical theory regarding the location of book of mormon events, its many book of mormon editions, film strips, pamphlets and professors using images and references exclusively of the. Jan 29, 2019 the article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas. Thank you for the great video book of mormon central. This book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography book a promised land, the land of promise with all the mormon maps and details is also available at alpha publishing at. Made popular by his 1985 publication an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, sorensons geographic model for the book of mormon has withstood the test of time and remains the preeminent geographic model for book of mormon events. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A clip from the dvd book of mormon and new world dna produce by us at fair.
Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years. Tyler griffins presentation at the 2018 book of mormon central conference. Book of mormon north american geography joseph smith. He received his bs from weber state university, his ma from brigham young university, and his phd from the university of. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right.
Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Truth about joseph smiths beliefs on geography of the book of. Sep 04, 2015 book of mormon geography in nevillenevilleland the contents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon contains the record of gods dealings with a branch of the tribes of joseph, who were divinely led to a country far away from the biblical promised land.
Book of mormon geography faqs joseph smith foundation. Appendix from the book a promised land, the land of promise located at. To help with the increasing amount of new information, a blog site has been setup for research relating to the book of mormon lands in baja california. The geographical setting of the book of mormon has been the subject of serious study and casual speculation since before the book was first published. It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulekwere located in what is now the peninsula of baja california. River sidona key to unlocking book of mormon lands. Jun, 2019 the book of mormon is true, joseph smith was a true prophet of god. Book of mormon geography further analysis and information on book of mormon geography compared to land of joseph smiths youth. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Kieth merrill discusses north american setting for book of mormon and mistake made in filming of the testaments.
Truth about joseph smiths beliefs on geography of the. The two big problems with the mesoamerican model for book of mormon geography are 1 there is zero evidence of the book of mormon narrative there and 2 the proponents insist joseph didnt know much about the book of mormon. The author wrote in the preface to this 1959 book, for more than a hundred years there has been a need for a geography of the book of mormon. Book of mormon great lakes geography jump to subtopic. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book.
The church has been neutral when it comes to issues relating to book of mormon geography, as is fairmormon. One of the keys to understanding book of mormon geography is mormons use of up down and over to describe how they traveled. The articles linked below will describe the various. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Forget everything you know about book of mormon geography. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters.
See the video below for a great overview on the topic as well as the debates ive had on this topic with mormon apologists. The book of mormon is true, joseph smith was a true prophet of god. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormons authenticity. Revelation or fabrication, challenges to the book of mormon a missionary tool for all. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Videos watch past wayne may presentations as he reveals the supporting evidences of the book of mormon as found in archaeology, geography and historical records. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of where they might be physically located on todays maps. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america among its proposals are that mound builders, including the hopewell and the adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in book of mormon books such as alma and helaman. Book of mormon i am here for you lyrics by rick whitehead.
What have prophets thought about book of mormon geography. A sourcebook, he laid out his thinking on the subject in detail. Geography moronis america the north american setting. He provided his interpretation of over seven hundred verses. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. It, therefore, is an important geographical indicator. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. Does the book of mormon fit best in a geography located around the great lakes, between the united states and canada. A chapter from the dvd book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne n. Dna, geography, and the book of mormon mormonism research.
181 443 265 482 748 1600 1359 67 472 1018 1106 654 176 1633 382 436 1529 1253 816 284 1540 862 580 402 419 753 1157 1543 553 1170 1267 45 548 790 182 530 1034 357 461 413 1088 90 1429